UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20212022
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
 
Commission File Number 001-38462

NLIGHT, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware91-2066376
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
4637 NW 18th Avenue
Camas, Washington 98607
(Address of principal executive office, including zip code)
(360) 566-4460
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading SymbolName of Exchange on which Registered
Common Stock, par value
$0.0001 per share
LASRThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes ☒    No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).                     Yes ☒    No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.    
Large Accelerated FilerAccelerated FilerNon-Accelerated FilerSmaller Reporting Company
Emerging Growth Company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.         ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes ☐    No ☒

As of August 3, 2021,1, 2022, the Registrant had 43,198,14345,095,519 shares of common stock outstanding.



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1. UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


nLIGHT, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
As of
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Assets
Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents$175,364 $102,282 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $298 and $36736,829 31,820 
    Inventory63,296 54,706 
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets11,568 11,767 
          Total current assets287,057 200,575 
Restricted cash250 291 
Lease right-of-use assets17,887 12,302 
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of
$70,216 and $66,262
49,378 44,480 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $7,693 and $6,2806,519 8,345 
Goodwill12,457 12,484 
Other assets, net5,026 5,167 
          Total assets$378,574 $283,644 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable$25,677 $21,057 
     Accrued liabilities15,564 15,321 
     Deferred revenues2,666 2,528 
     Current portion of lease liabilities2,921 2,273 
     Current portion of long-term debt184 
          Total current liabilities46,828 41,363 
Non-current income taxes payable6,882 7,556 
Long-term lease liabilities15,505 10,375 
Long-term debt30 215 
Other long-term liabilities4,683 4,221 
          Total liabilities73,928 63,730 
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock - $0.0001 par value; 190,000 shares authorized, 43,181 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2021, and 39,793 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 202015 15 
     Additional paid-in capital457,480 358,544 
     Accumulated other comprehensive loss(424)(259)
     Accumulated deficit(152,425)(138,386)
          Total stockholders’ equity304,646 219,914 
          Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$378,574 $283,644 

As of
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Assets
Current assets:
    Cash and cash equivalents$70,633 $146,534 
    Marketable securities50,000 — 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $300 and $30345,944 41,574 
    Inventory80,189 73,746 
    Prepaid expenses and other current assets14,617 15,350 
          Total current assets261,383 277,204 
Restricted cash250 250 
Lease right-of-use assets15,357 17,048 
Property, plant and equipment, net62,248 56,101 
Intangible assets, net5,297 6,698 
Goodwill12,359 12,420 
Other assets, net3,580 3,897 
          Total assets$360,474 $373,618 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable$23,318 $26,347 
     Accrued liabilities13,138 14,730 
     Deferred revenues2,034 1,629 
     Current portion of lease liabilities3,032 3,066 
          Total current liabilities41,522 45,772 
Non-current income taxes payable6,991 7,149 
Long-term lease liabilities14,117 14,612 
Other long-term liabilities3,990 3,952 
          Total liabilities66,620 71,485 
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock - $0.0001 par value; 190,000 shares authorized, 45,074 and 44,248 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, respectively15 15 
     Additional paid-in capital483,410 470,760 
     Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,551)(587)
     Accumulated deficit(187,020)(168,055)
          Total stockholders’ equity293,854 302,133 
          Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$360,474 $373,618 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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nLIGHT, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020202120202022202120222021
Revenue:Revenue:Revenue:
ProductsProducts$53,561 $45,104 $100,896 $82,034 Products$48,180 $53,561 $99,241 $100,896 
DevelopmentDevelopment15,552 7,034 29,562 13,319 Development12,647 15,552 26,045 29,562 
Total revenueTotal revenue69,113 52,138 130,458 95,353 Total revenue60,827 69,113 125,286 130,458 
Cost of revenue:Cost of revenue:Cost of revenue:
ProductsProducts34,240 32,597 64,635 60,497 Products33,683 34,240 69,451 64,635 
DevelopmentDevelopment14,548 6,485 27,853 12,299 Development11,759 14,548 24,273 27,853 
Total cost of revenueTotal cost of revenue48,788 39,082 92,488 72,796 Total cost of revenue45,442 48,788 93,724 92,488 
Gross profitGross profit20,325 13,056 37,970 22,557 Gross profit15,385 20,325 31,562 37,970 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Research and developmentResearch and development14,282 9,472 25,992 18,010 Research and development13,788 14,282 27,499 25,992 
Sales, general, and administrativeSales, general, and administrative15,057 9,633 26,771 17,333 Sales, general, and administrative11,914 15,057 22,689 26,771 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses29,339 19,105 52,763 35,343 Total operating expenses25,702 29,339 50,188 52,763 
Loss from operationsLoss from operations(9,014)(6,049)(14,793)(12,786)Loss from operations(10,317)(9,014)(18,626)(14,793)
Other income (expense):Other income (expense):Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), netInterest income (expense), net(32)(65)(106)218 Interest income (expense), net71 (32)71 (106)
Other income (expense), net118 (298)144 (414)
Other income (loss), netOther income (loss), net(106)118 (77)144 
Loss before income taxesLoss before income taxes(8,928)(6,412)(14,755)(12,982)Loss before income taxes(10,352)(8,928)(18,632)(14,755)
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)(1,038)418 (716)1,323 Income tax expense (benefit)(10)(1,038)333 (716)
Net lossNet loss$(7,890)$(6,830)$(14,039)$(14,305)Net loss$(10,342)$(7,890)$(18,965)$(14,039)
Net loss per share, basic and dilutedNet loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.19)$(0.18)$(0.34)$(0.38)Net loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.23)$(0.19)$(0.43)$(0.34)
Shares used in per share calculations, basic and dilutedShares used in per share calculations, basic and diluted42,313 38,177 41,187 38,003 Shares used in per share calculations, basic and diluted44,178 42,313 43,919 41,187 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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nLIGHT, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Net loss$(7,890)$(6,830)$(14,039)$(14,305)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax497 333 (165)(163)
Comprehensive loss$(7,393)$(6,497)$(14,204)$(14,468)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Net loss$(10,342)$(7,890)$(18,965)$(14,039)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax(1,868)497 (1,964)(165)
Comprehensive loss$(12,210)$(7,393)$(20,929)$(14,204)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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nLIGHT, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalAccumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equity Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalAccumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equity
SharesAmountSharesAccumulated deficitAmountTotal stockholders' equity
Balance, March 31, 202142,783 $15 $449,496 $(921)$(144,535)$304,055 
Balance, March 31, 2022Balance, March 31, 2022$44,538 $15 $477,924 $(683)$(176,678)$300,578 
Net lossNet loss— — — — (7,890)(7,890)Net loss— — — — (10,342)(10,342)
Offering costs— — (1)— — (1)
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of stock optionsIssuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of stock options101 — 196 — — 196 Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of stock options48 — 73 — — 73 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock awards and units, net of stock withheld for taxIssuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock awards and units, net of stock withheld for tax264 — (4,567)— — (4,567)Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock awards and units, net of stock withheld for tax370 — (2,468)— — (2,468)
Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase PlanIssuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan33 — 750 — — 750 Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan118 — 1,201 — — 1,201 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation— — 11,606 — — 11,606 Stock-based compensation— — 6,680 — — 6,680 
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of taxCumulative translation adjustment, net of tax— — — 497 — 497 Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax— — — (1,868)— (1,868)
Balance, June 30, 202143,181 $15 $457,480 $(424)$(152,425)$304,646 
Balance, June 30, 2022Balance, June 30, 2022$45,074 $15 $483,410 $(2,551)$(187,020)$293,854 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalAccumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equity
SharesAmount
Balance, December 31, 202144,248 $15 $470,760 $(587)$(168,055)$302,133 
Net loss— — — — (18,965)(18,965)
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of stock options471 — 762 — — 762 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock awards and units, net of stock withheld for tax377 — (2,546)— — (2,546)
Restricted stock awards forfeited in connection with transition agreement(140)— — — — — 
Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan118 — 1,201 — — 1,201 
Stock-based compensation— — 13,233 — — 13,233 
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax— — — (1,964)— (1,964)
Balance, June 30, 202245,074 $15 $483,410 $(2,551)$(187,020)$293,854 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalAccumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equity
SharesAmount
Balance, December 31, 202039,793 $15 $358,544 $(259)$(138,386)$219,914 
Net loss— — — — (14,039)(14,039)
Proceeds from follow-on offering, net of offering costs2,537 — 82,354 — — 82,354 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of stock options553 — 770 — — 770 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock awards and units, net of stock withheld for tax265 — (4,598)— — (4,598)
Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan33 — 750 — — 750 
Stock-based compensation— — 19,660 — — 19,660 
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax— — — (165)— (165)
Balance, June 30, 202143,181 $15 $457,480 $(424)$(152,425)$304,646 





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Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalAccumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equity
SharesAmount
Balance, March 31, 202038,473 $15 $341,042 $(3,181)$(124,929)$212,947 
Net loss— — — — (6,830)(6,830)
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of stock options145 — 299 — — 299 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock awards and units, net of stock withheld for tax193 — (2,146)— — (2,146)
Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan39 — 685 — — 685 
Stock-based compensation— — 6,037 — — 6,037 
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax— — — 333 — 333 
Balance, June 30, 202038,850 $15 $345,917 $(2,848)$(131,759)$211,325 
nLIGHT, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
 Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalAccumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equity
SharesAmount
Balance, March 31, 202142,783 $15 $449,496 $(921)$(144,535)$304,055 
Net loss— — — — (7,890)(7,890)
Proceeds from follow-on offering, net of offering costs— — (1)— — (1)
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of stock options101 — 196 — — 196 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock awards and units, net of stock withheld for tax264 — (4,567)— — (4,567)
Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan33 — 750 — — 750 
Stock-based compensation— — 11,606 — — 11,606 
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax— — — 497 — 497 
Balance, Balance, June 30, 202143,181 $15 $457,480 $(424)$(152,425)$304,646 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalAccumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equity
SharesAmount
Balance, December 31, 202039,793 $15 $358,544 $(259)$(138,386)$219,914 
Net loss— — — — (14,039)(14,039)
Proceeds from follow-on offering, net of offering costs2,537 — 82,354 — — 82,354 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of stock options553 — 770 — — 770 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock awards and units, net of stock withheld for tax265 — (4,598)— — (4,598)
Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan33 — 750 — — 750 
Stock-based compensation— — 19,660 — — 19,660 
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax— — — (165)— (165)
Balance, Balance, June 30, 202143,181 $15 $457,480 $(424)$(152,425)$304,646 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Common stockAdditional paid-in capitalAccumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equity
SharesAmount
Balance, December 31, 201938,084 $15 $336,732 $(2,685)$(117,454)$216,608 
Net loss— — — — (14,305)(14,305)
Issuance of common stock pursuant to exercise of stock options518 — 857 — — 857 
Issuance of common stock pursuant to vesting of restricted stock awards and units, net of stock withheld for tax209 — (2,157)— — (2,157)
Issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan39 — 685 — — 685 
Stock-based compensation— — 9,800 — — 9,800 
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax— — — (163)— (163)
Balance, June 30, 202038,850 $15 $345,917 $(2,848)$(131,759)$211,325 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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nLIGHT, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020222021
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:
Net lossNet loss$(14,039)$(14,305)Net loss$(18,965)$(14,039)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
DepreciationDepreciation4,290 3,614 Depreciation5,214 4,290 
AmortizationAmortization3,122 2,815 Amortization2,329 3,122 
Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assetsReduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets1,632 1,425 Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets1,571 1,632 
Provision for (recoveries of) losses on accounts receivableProvision for (recoveries of) losses on accounts receivable(72)62 Provision for (recoveries of) losses on accounts receivable(72)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation19,660 9,800 Stock-based compensation13,233 19,660 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes(11)Deferred income taxes(1)(11)
Loss on disposal of assets
(Gain) Loss on disposal of assets(Gain) Loss on disposal of assets— 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net(4,849)3,012 Accounts receivable, net(4,975)(4,849)
InventoryInventory(8,611)(4,457)Inventory(7,383)(8,611)
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets175 (1,801)Prepaid expenses and other current assets663 175 
Other assets(905)(2,131)
Other assets, netOther assets, net(656)(905)
Accounts payableAccounts payable3,335 7,400 Accounts payable(1,726)3,335 
Accrued and other long-term liabilitiesAccrued and other long-term liabilities1,347 1,243 Accrued and other long-term liabilities(1,191)1,347 
Deferred revenuesDeferred revenues133 1,519 Deferred revenues421 133 
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities(1,404)(1,428)Lease liabilities(409)(1,404)
Non-current income taxes payableNon-current income taxes payable(721)234 Non-current income taxes payable104 (721)
Net cash provided by operating activities3,085 7,002 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) operating activities(11,765)3,085 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquiredAcquisition of business, net of cash acquired(291)Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired— (291)
Purchases of property, plant and equipmentPurchases of property, plant and equipment(7,962)(17,040)Purchases of property, plant and equipment(12,893)(7,962)
Capitalization of patents(216)(628)
Acquisition of intangible assets and capitalization of patentsAcquisition of intangible assets and capitalization of patents(228)(216)
Purchase of marketable securitiesPurchase of marketable securities(50,000)— 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(8,469)(17,668)Net cash used in investing activities(63,121)(8,469)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from public offerings, net of offering costsProceeds from public offerings, net of offering costs82,354 Proceeds from public offerings, net of offering costs— 82,354 
Proceeds from term loan15,000 
Principal payments on debt and financing leases(399)(45)
Principal payments on term loan, debt and financing leasesPrincipal payments on term loan, debt and financing leases— (399)
Payment of contingent consideration related to acquisitionPayment of contingent consideration related to acquisition(326)Payment of contingent consideration related to acquisition— (326)
Proceeds from employee stock plan purchasesProceeds from employee stock plan purchases750 685 Proceeds from employee stock plan purchases1,201 750 
Proceeds from stock option exercisesProceeds from stock option exercises770 857 Proceeds from stock option exercises762 770 
Tax payments related to stock award issuancesTax payments related to stock award issuances(4,598)(2,157)Tax payments related to stock award issuances(2,546)(4,598)
Net cash provided by financing activities78,551 14,340 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities(583)78,551 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash(126)(27)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(432)(126)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash73,041 3,647 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cashNet increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(75,901)73,041 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of periodCash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period102,573 117,293 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period146,784 102,573 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of periodCash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$175,614 $120,940 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$70,883 $175,614 
Supplemental disclosures:Supplemental disclosures:Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid (received) for interest, net$103 $(316)
Cash paid for interest, netCash paid for interest, net$— $103 
Cash paid for income taxesCash paid for income taxes393 1,015 Cash paid for income taxes189 393 
Operating cash outflows from operating leasesOperating cash outflows from operating leases1,914 1,621 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilitiesRight-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities7,224 12,408 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities1,222 7,224 
Accrued purchases of property, equipment and patentsAccrued purchases of property, equipment and patents2,139 993 Accrued purchases of property, equipment and patents1,650 2,139 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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nLIGHT, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Pronouncements
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of nLIGHT, Inc. and our wholly ownedwholly-owned subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The unaudited financial information reflects, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results reported for the interim period presented are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the full year. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Critical Accounting Policies
Our critical accounting policies have not materially changed during the six months ended June 30, 20212022, from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

New Accounting Pronouncements

ASU 2016-13, ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05 and ASU 2020-03
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, in June 2016. ASU 2016-13 replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. For assets measured at amortized cost, the new standard requires that the income statement reflects the measurement of credit losses for newly recognized financial assets, as well as the expected increases or decreases of expected credit losses that have taken place during the period. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. ASU 2016-13 was amended in November 2018, April 2019 and March 2020. We adopted ASU 2016-13, as amended, on January 1, 2021 on a prospective basis. The adoption did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

ASU 2019-12
The FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, in December 2019. ASU 2019-12 simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. We adopted ASU 2019-12 on January 1, 2021 on a prospective basis. The adoption did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.2021.

Note 2 - Acquisitions
OPIAcquisition
On July 30, 2020, we acquired the outstanding shares of OPI Photonics S.r.l. (OPI), an Italian limited liability company, for cash consideration of approximately $1.6 million, $0.2 million of which $0.2 million was paid at closing with the remaining $1.4 million to be paid over the next 24 months. The acquisition price was allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the closing date of the acquisition based upon their respective fair values, and the excess of purchase price over the fair value amounts representing goodwill. The fair values assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed were based on management’s best estimates and assumptions as of the reporting date and are considered preliminary. Changes to amounts recorded as assets or liabilities may result in corresponding adjustments to goodwill. Pro forma financial information has not been provided for the purchase as it was not material to our overall financial position.

During the three and six months endedAs of June 30, 2021,2022, we owed OPI $0.7 million, which was included on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of accrued acquisitionliabilities.

Note 3 - Revenue

We recognize revenue upon transferring control of products and services and the amounts recognized reflect the consideration we expect to be entitled to receive in exchange for these products and services. We consider customer purchase orders, which in some cases are governed by master sales agreements, to be the contracts with a customer. As part of our consideration of $0.3 millionthe contract, we evaluate certain factors, including the customer's ability to pay (or credit risk). For each contract, we consider the promise to transfer products, each of which is distinct, as the identified performance obligations.

We allocate the transaction price to each distinct product based on its relative standalone selling price. Master sales agreements or purchase orders from customers could include a single product or multiple products. Regardless, the contracted price with the customer is agreed to at the individual product level outlined in the customer contract or purchase order. We do not bundle prices; however, we do negotiate with customers on pricing for the same products based on a variety of factors (e.g., level of contractual volume). We have concluded that the prices negotiated with each individual customer are representative of the stand-alone selling price of the product.

We often receive orders with multiple delivery dates that may extend across several reporting periods. We allocate the transaction price of the contract to each delivery based on the product standalone selling price and $0.6 million, respectively, was paidinvoice for each scheduled delivery upon shipment or delivery and recognize revenues for such delivery at that point, assuming transfer of control has occurred. Rights of return generally are not included in customer contracts. Accordingly, product revenue is recognized upon shipment or delivery, as applicable, and transfer of control. Rights of return are evaluated as they occur.

Revenues recognized at a point in time consist of sales of semiconductor lasers, fiber lasers and other related products. Revenues recognized over time generally consist of development arrangements that are structured based on our costs incurred. Because control transfers over time, revenue is recognized based on the extent of progress towards completion of the performance obligation. We generally use the cost-to-cost measure of progress for our contracts because it best depicts the transfer of control to the sellers of OPI.customer. Billing under these arrangements generally occurs within one month after the work is completed.

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Note 3 - Revenue

The following tables represent a disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers for the periods presented (in thousands):
    
Sales by End Market
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020 2022202120222021
IndustrialIndustrial$24,907 $22,630 $46,307 $38,620 Industrial$21,899 $24,907 $45,895 $46,307 
MicrofabricationMicrofabrication20,274 14,300 35,489 24,719 Microfabrication16,415 20,274 33,734 35,489 
Aerospace and DefenseAerospace and Defense23,932 15,208 48,662 32,014 Aerospace and Defense22,513 23,932 45,657 48,662 
$69,113 $52,138 $130,458 $95,353 $60,827 $69,113 $125,286 $130,458 

Sales by Geography
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
North America$33,095 $20,494 $64,229 $41,540 
China18,759 21,495 34,336 33,537 
Rest of World17,259 10,149 31,893 20,276 
$69,113 $52,138 $130,458 $95,353 

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
 2022202120222021
North America$35,682 $33,095 $70,826 $64,229 
China4,672 18,759 11,811 34,336 
Rest of World20,473 17,259 42,649 31,893 
$60,827 $69,113 $125,286 $130,458 

Sales by Timing of Revenue
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
 2021202020212020
Point in time$50,123 $45,273 $97,117 $82,203 
Over time18,990 6,865 33,341 13,150 
$69,113 $52,138 $130,458 $95,353 

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
 2022202120222021
Point in time$45,448 $50,123 $93,663 $97,117 
Over time15,379 18,990 31,623 33,341 
$60,827 $69,113 $125,286 $130,458 

Our contract assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
Balance Sheet ClassificationAs ofBalance Sheet ClassificationAs of
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020 June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Contract assetsContract assetsPrepaid expenses and
other current assets
$6,880 $5,680 Contract assetsPrepaid expenses and
other current assets
$7,620 $9,657 
Contract liabilitiesContract liabilitiesDeferred revenue and other long-term liabilities3,152 2,985 Contract liabilitiesDeferred revenues and other long-term liabilities3,343 2,358 


During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, 2022,we recognized revenue of $2.3$0.1 million and $3.7$1.5 million, respectively, that was included in the deferred revenue balances at the beginning of the periodsperiod as the performance obligations under the associated agreements were satisfied.

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Note 4 - Concentrations of Credit and Other Risks
The following customerscustomer accounted for 10% or more of our revenues for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
U.S. Government20%12%20%11%
Quick Laser Technology Co., Ltd.(1)15%(1)12%
Raytheon Technologies(1)11%(1)13%
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
U.S. Government16%20%16%20%
(1) Represents less than 10% of total revenues


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Financial instruments that potentially expose us to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of accounts receivable. As of June 30, 20212022, and December 31, 2020,2021, two customers accounted for approximately 34%27% and 43%two customers accounted for approximately 33%, respectively, of net accounts receivable. No other customers accounted for 10% or more of net accounts receivable at either date. 

Note 5 - Marketable Securities

Marketable securities consist primarily of highly liquid investments with maturities of greater than 90 days when purchased. Our marketable securities are considered available-for-sale as they represent investments of cash and are available for current operations. As such, they are included as current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Any unrealized gains and losses that are considered to be other-than-temporary are recorded in other income (loss), net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Realized gains and losses on the sale of marketable securities are determined using the specific-identification method and recorded in other income (loss), net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Unrealized gains and losses were immaterial in the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.

See Note 6 for additional information.

Note 56 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of certain of our financial instruments, including cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are shown at cost which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of our term and revolving loans approximates the carrying value due to the variable market rate used to calculate interest payments.
We do not have any other significant financial assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value.
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The standard describes a fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, that may be used to measure fair value which are the following:
Level 1 Inputs: Observable inputs, such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
Level 2 Inputs: Observable inputs, other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 Inputs: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
Our financial instruments that are carried at fair value consist of Level 1 assets which include highly liquid investments and bank drafts classified as cash equivalents.equivalents and marketable securities. Our fair value hierarchy for our financial instruments consists of cash equivalentswas as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Cash Equivalents:Cash Equivalents:
Money market securitiesMoney market securities$156,893 $$$156,893  Money market securities$46,977 $— $— $46,977 
Commercial paperCommercial paper1,873 1,873  Commercial paper621 — — 621 
47,598 — — 47,598 
Marketable Securities:Marketable Securities:
U.S. treasuries U.S. treasuries50,000 — — 50,000 
TotalTotal$158,766 $$$158,766 Total$97,598 $— $— $97,598 
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December 31, 2020December 31, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Cash Equivalents:Cash Equivalents:
Money market securitiesMoney market securities$74,084 $$$74,084  Money market securities$126,900 $— $— $126,900 
Commercial paperCommercial paper1,584 1,584  Commercial paper236 — — 236 
TotalTotal$75,668 $$$75,668 Total$127,136 $— $— $127,136 

Cash Equivalents
The fair value of cash equivalents is determined based on quoted market prices for similar or identical securities.

Marketable Securities
We classify our marketable securities as available-for-sale and value them utilizing a market approach that uses observable inputs without applying significant judgment.

Note 67 - Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of average cost (principally standard cost, which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis) and net realizable value. Inventory includes raw materials and components that may be specialized in nature and subject to obsolescence. On a quarterly basis, we review inventory quantities on hand in comparison to our past consumption, recent purchases, and other factors to determine what inventory quantities, if any, may not be sellable. Based on this analysis, we write down the affected inventory value for estimated excess and obsolescence charges. At the point of loss recognition, a new, lower-cost basis for that inventory is established, and subsequent changes in facts and circumstances do not result in the restoration or increase in that newly established cost basis.
Inventory consisted of the following (in thousands):
As ofAs of
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Raw materialsRaw materials$25,289 $21,410 Raw materials$37,681 $32,185 
Work in process and semi-finished goodsWork in process and semi-finished goods23,061 21,320 Work in process and semi-finished goods25,454 24,642 
Finished goodsFinished goods14,946 11,976 Finished goods17,054 16,919 
$63,296 $54,706 $80,189 $73,746 

Note 78 - Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):
As ofAs of
Useful life (years)June 30, 2021December 31, 2020 Useful life (years)June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
AutomobileAutomobile3$113 $34 Automobile3$111 $114 
Computer hardware and softwareComputer hardware and software3-55,806 4,840 Computer hardware and software3 - 58,385 6,594 
Manufacturing and lab equipmentManufacturing and lab equipment2-773,360 69,849 Manufacturing and lab equipment2 - 787,095 81,130 
Office equipment and furnitureOffice equipment and furniture5-71,849 1,605 Office equipment and furniture5 - 72,347 2,361 
Leasehold and building improvementsLeasehold and building improvements2-1225,675 21,934 Leasehold and building improvements2 - 1230,471 28,125 
BuildingsBuildings309,392 9,081 Buildings309,392 9,392 
LandLandN/A3,399 3,399 LandN/A3,399 3,399 
119,594 110,742 141,200 131,115 
Accumulated depreciationAccumulated depreciation(70,216)(66,262)Accumulated depreciation(78,952)(75,014)
$49,378 $44,480 $62,248 $56,101 

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Note 89 - Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Intangibles
The details of amortizing intangible assets are as follows (in thousands, except for estimated useful lives)thousands):
Estimated useful life
(in years)
As ofEstimated useful life
(in years)
As of
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020 June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
PatentsPatents3 - 5$5,887 $6,199 Patents3 - 5$6,185 $5,986 
Development programsDevelopment programs2 - 47,200 7,200 Development programs2 - 47,200 7,200 
Developed technologyDeveloped technology51,125 1,226 Developed technology52,888 3,038 
14,212 14,625 16,273 16,224 
Accumulated amortizationAccumulated amortization(7,693)(6,280)Accumulated amortization(10,976)(9,526)
$6,519 $8,345 $5,297 $6,698 

Amortization related to intangible assets was as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
 2022202120222021
Amortization expense$711 $1,026 $1,487 $2,042 

Estimated amortization expense for future years is as follows (in thousands):
Remainder of 2021$1,883 
20222,402 
Remainder of 2022Remainder of 2022$1,433 
202320231,720 20232,187 
20242024378 2024879 
20252025136 2025505 
20262026293 
$6,519 $5,297 

Goodwill
The carrying amount of goodwill by segment wasis as follows (in thousands):
Laser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentTotals
Balance, December 31, 2020$2,236 $10,248 $12,484 
Currency exchange rate adjustment(27)(27)
Balance, June 30, 2021$2,209 $10,248 $12,457 
Laser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentTotals
Balance, December 31, 20212,172 10,248 12,420 
Currency exchange rate adjustment(61)— (61)
Balance, June 30, 2022$2,111 $10,248 $12,359 


Note 910 - Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
As ofAs of
June 30, 2021December 31, 2020June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Accrued payroll and benefitsAccrued payroll and benefits$12,293 $10,770 Accrued payroll and benefits$9,192 $10,915 
Product warranty, currentProduct warranty, current2,246 2,122 Product warranty, current2,325 2,286 
Income tax payable53 401 
Other accrued expensesOther accrued expenses972 2,028 Other accrued expenses1,621 1,529 
$15,564 $15,321 $13,138 $14,730 



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Note 1011 - Product Warranties
We provide warranties on certain products and record a liability for the estimated future costs associated with warranty claims at the time revenue is recognized. The warranty liability is based on historical experience, any specifically identified failures, and our estimate of future costs. The current portion of our product warranty liability is included in the accrued liabilities and the long-term portion is included in other long-term liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Product warranty liability activity was as follows for the periods presented (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020 20222021
Product warranty liability, beginningProduct warranty liability, beginning$4,711 $2,984 Product warranty liability, beginning$5,371 $4,711 
Warranty charges incurred, netWarranty charges incurred, net(1,132)(1,531)Warranty charges incurred, net(409)(1,132)
Provision for warranty charges, net of adjustmentsProvision for warranty charges, net of adjustments1,779 2,271 Provision for warranty charges, net of adjustments198 1,779 
Acquired warranty100 
Product warranty liability, endingProduct warranty liability, ending5,358 3,824 Product warranty liability, ending5,160 5,358 
Less: current portion of product warranty liabilityLess: current portion of product warranty liability(2,246)(1,918)Less: current portion of product warranty liability(2,325)(2,246)
Non-current portion of product warranty liabilityNon-current portion of product warranty liability$3,112 $1,906 Non-current portion of product warranty liability$2,835 $3,112 

Note 1112 - Commitments and Contingencies

Leases
See Note 12.13.

Legal Matters
On March 25, 2022, Lumentum Operations LLC filed a complaint against nLIGHT, Inc. and certain of its employees in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The complaint alleges that Lumentum is the partial or full owner of certain of our patents and requests corresponding relief from the court. We intend to vigorously defend against Lumentum’s allegations.

From time to time, we may be subject to various other legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business. AsWe do not believe the ultimate resolution of June 30, 2021, and asthese matters will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we were not involved in any material legal proceedings.operations, or cash flows.

Note 1213 - Leases

We lease real estate space under non-cancelable operating lease agreements for commercial and industrial space. Facilities-related operating leases have remaining terms of 0.3 to 13.912.9 years, and some leases include options to extend up to 15 years. Other leases for automobiles, manufacturing and office and computer equipment have remaining lease terms of 0.10.6 to 4.93.9 years. These leases are primarily operating leases; financing leases are not material. We did not include any renewal options in our lease terms for calculating the lease liabilities as we are not reasonably certain we will exercise the options at this time. The weighted-average remaining lease term for the lease obligations was 98 years atas of  June 30, 2021,2022, and the weighted-average discount rate was 3.6%.

The components of lease expense related to operating leases were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Lease expense:
Operating lease expense$1,092 $651 $1,966 $1,420 
Short-term lease expense210 31 283 118 
Variable and other lease expense235 107 357 253 
$1,537 $789 $2,606 $1,791 
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Lease expense:
Operating lease expense$965 $1,092 $1,996 $1,966 
Short-term lease expense131 210 252 283 
Variable and other lease expense241 235 435 357 
$1,337 $1,537 $2,683 $2,606 


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Future minimum payments under our non-cancelable lease obligations were as follows as of June 30, 20212022 (in thousands):
Remainder of 2021$1,819 
20223,299 
20232,479 
20242,345 
20251,896 
Thereafter10,011 
Total minimum lease payments21,849 
Less: interest(3,423)
Present value of net minimum lease payments18,426 
Less: current portion of lease liabilities(2,921)
Total long-term lease liabilities$15,505 
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Remainder of 2022$1,956 
20233,234 
20242,833 
20252,013 
20261,631 
Thereafter8,451 
Total minimum lease payments20,118 
Less: interest(2,969)
Present value of net minimum lease payments17,149 
Less: current portion of lease liabilities(3,032)
Total long-term lease liabilities$14,117 

Note 1314 - Stockholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation

Public Offering
In March 2021, we closed a follow-on public offering in which we issued and sold approximately 2.5 million shares of common stock (including approximately 0.3 million shares sold pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares) at an offering price of $34.00 per share, resulting in aggregate net proceeds to us of approximately $82.4 million after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and offering costs.

Restricted Stock Awards and Units
Restricted stock award (RSA) and restricted stock unit (RSU) activity under our equity incentive plan was as follows (in thousands, except weighted-average grant date fair values):
Number of Restricted Stock AwardsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSAs at December 31, 2020653 $21.30 
Awards granted
Awards vested(124)21.88 
RSAs at June 30, 2021529 $21.16 
Number of Restricted Stock AwardsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSAs at December 31, 2021753 $25.63 
Awards vested(171)25.10 
Awards forfeited(140)25.21 
RSAs at June 30, 2022442 25.97 
RSAs forfeited were in connection with our former chief financial officer's transition agreement dated January 18, 2022.

Number of Restricted Stock UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSUs at December 31, 20202,800 $20.54 
Awards granted125 35.12 
Awards vested(420)23.17 
Awards forfeited(19)22.51 
RSUs at June 30, 20212,486 $20.81 
Number of Restricted Stock UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSUs at December 31, 20212,799 $24.41 
Awards granted78 15.61 
Awards vested(576)26.47 
Awards forfeited(143)26.03 
RSUs at June 30, 20222,158 23.45 

The total fair value of RSAs and RSUs vested during the six months ended June 30, 20212022, was $2.7$4.3 million and $9.7$15.3 million, respectively. Awards outstanding as of June 30, 20212022 include 0.7 million performance-based awards that will vest upon meeting certain performance criteria.


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Stock Options
The following table summarizes our stock option activity during the six months ended June 30, 20212022 (in thousands, except weighted-average exercise prices):
 Number of OptionsWeighted-Average Exercise PriceWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding, December 31, 20203,358 $1.535.3$104,510
Options exercised(553)$1.39
Options canceled(2)$4.10
Outstanding, June 30, 20212,803 $1.554.9$97,345
Options exercisable at June 30, 20212,416 $1.184.7$84,789
Options vested as of June 30, 2021 and expected to vest after June 30, 20212,803 $1.554.9$97,345
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 Number of OptionsWeighted-Average Exercise PriceWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding, December 31, 20212,454 $1.614.4$54,815
Options exercised(471)$1.62
Options canceled(41)$9.44
Outstanding, June 30, 20221,942 $1.443.8$17,037
Options exercisable at June 30, 20221,916 $1.413.8$16,890
Options vested as of June 30, 2022, and expected to vest after June 30, 20221,942 $1.443.8$17,037

Total intrinsic value of options exercised for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, and 2020 was $17.8$6.9 million and $8.8$17.8 million, respectively. We received proceeds of $0.8 million and $0.9$0.8 million from the exercise of options for each of the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, and 2020.respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Information related to activity under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) was as follows (in thousands, except weighted average per share prices):

Six Months Ended June 30, 20212022
Shares issued33118 
Weighted-average per share purchase price$22.4110.15 
Weighted-average per share discount from the fair value of our common stock on date of issuance$3.951.79 

Stock-Based Compensation
Total stock-based compensation expense was included in our consolidated statements of operations as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020202120202022202120222021
Cost of revenuesCost of revenues$549 $339 $1,040 $684 Cost of revenues$684 $549 $1,393 $1,040 
Research and developmentResearch and development3,708 2,275 6,626 4,057 Research and development3,117 3,708 6,239 6,626 
Sales, general and administrativeSales, general and administrative7,349 3,423 11,994 5,059 Sales, general and administrative2,879 7,349 5,601 11,994 
$11,606 $6,037 $19,660 $9,800 $6,680 $11,606 $13,233 $19,660 

Unrecognized Compensation Costs
As of June 30, 2021,2022, total unrecognized stock-based compensation was $53.2$46.1 million, which will be recognized over an average expected recognition period of 2.3 years.

Common Stock Repurchase Plan
On November 14, 2019, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $10.0 million of our outstanding shares of common stock. As of June 30, 2021, 02022, no repurchases had been executed under the program.

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Note 1415 - Segment Information

We operate in 2 reportable segments consisting of the Laser Products segment and the Advanced Development segment. The following table summarizes the operating results by reportable segment for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Laser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotalsLaser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotals
RevenueRevenue$53,561 $15,552 $$69,113 Revenue$48,180 $12,647 $— $60,827 
Gross profitGross profit$19,871 $1,004 $(550)$20,325 Gross profit$15,182 $888 $(685)$15,385 
Gross marginGross margin37.1 %6.5 %NM29.4 %Gross margin31.5 %7.0 %NM25.3 %
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Laser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotalsLaser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotals
RevenueRevenue$100,896 $29,562 $$130,458 Revenue$99,241 $26,045 $— $125,286 
Gross profitGross profit$37,302 $1,709 $(1,041)$37,970 Gross profit$31,184 $1,772 $(1,394)$31,562 
Gross marginGross margin37.0 %5.8 %NM29.1 %Gross margin31.4 %6.8 %NM25.2 %
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Laser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotalsLaser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotals
RevenueRevenue$45,104 $7,034 $$52,138 Revenue$53,561 $15,552 $— $69,113 
Gross profitGross profit$12,846 $549 $(339)$13,056 Gross profit$19,871 $1,004 $(550)$20,325 
Gross marginGross margin28.5 %7.8 %NM25.0 %Gross margin37.1 %6.5 %NM29.4 %
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Laser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotalsLaser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotals
RevenueRevenue$82,034 $13,319 $$95,353 Revenue$100,896 $29,562 $— $130,458 
Gross profitGross profit$22,221 $1,020 $(684)$22,557 Gross profit$37,302 $1,709 $(1,041)$37,970 
Gross marginGross margin27.1 %7.7 %NM23.7 %Gross margin37.0 %5.8 %NM29.1 %

Corporate and Other is unallocated expenses related to stock-based compensation.

There have been no material changes to the geographic locations of our long‑lived assets, net, based on the location of the assets, as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.

Note 1516 - Net Loss per Share

Basic and diluted net loss and the number of shares used for basic and diluted net loss calculations were the same for all periodperiods presented because we were in a loss position.

The following potentially dilutive securities were not included in the calculation of diluted shares as the effect would have been anti‑dilutive (in thousands):

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020 2022202120222021
Restricted stock units and awardsRestricted stock units and awards2,057 2,293 2,182 2,260 Restricted stock units and awards1,158 2,057 1,241 2,182 
Employee stock purchase planEmployee stock purchase plan20 Employee stock purchase plan— — 
Common stock optionsCommon stock options2,803 3,711 2,803 3,711 Common stock options1,745 2,803 1,922 2,803 
4,863 6,024 4,991 5,971  2,903 4,863 3,163 4,991 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the following words: "ability," "anticipate," "attempt," "believe," "can be," "continue," "could," "depend," "enable," "estimate," "expect," "extend," "grow," "if," "intend," "likely," "may," "objective," "ongoing," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "propose," "rely," "should," "target," "will," "would" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words.

These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that we have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our projections of the future, about which we cannot be certain. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about: our ability to develop new technology, designs and applications for our lasers; the implementation ofimpact on our business modelfrom the COVID-19 pandemic and strategic plans, including estimates regarding future sales, revenues, expenses, acquisitions, investments and capital requirements; our future financial performance; our utilizationthe related lockdown in Shanghai; the impact of vertical integration; our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property rights;inflation; the effect on our business of litigation to which we are or may become a party; and the sufficiency of our existing liquidity sources to meet our cash needs; and our ability to sustain and manage growth in our business.needs.

You should refer to the "Risk Factors" section of this report and those risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for a discussion of other important factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. As a result of these factors, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this report will prove to be accurate. In addition, statements that "we believe" and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this report, which although we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted a thorough inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. Furthermore, if our forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified time frame, or at all. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Overview
    
nLIGHT, Inc., is a leading provider of high‑power semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, we design, develop, and manufacture the critical elements of our lasers, and believe our vertically integrated business model enables us to rapidly introduce innovative products, control our costs and protect our intellectual property.

We operate in two reportable segments consisting of the Laser Products segment and the Advanced Development segment. Sales of our semiconductor lasers, fiber lasers and directed energy products are included in the Laser Products segment, while revenue earned from research and development contracts are included in the Advanced Development segment.

Revenues increaseddecreased to $130.5$125.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 20212022 compared to $95.4$130.5 million in the same period of 20202021 as a result of highera decrease in development revenue across all end markets.and product sales to customers in China, that was partially offset by an increase in product sales to customers outside of China. We generated a net loss of $19.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to a net loss of $14.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to a net loss of $14.3 million for the same period of 2020.2021.

Factors Affecting Our Performance

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Factors AffectingThe COVID-19 pandemic and related global liquidity concerns and significant macro-economic volatility continues to adversely impact our end-markets, including reduced economic activity and demand for our products, delays in new capital expenditure decisions and implementations, and restrictions on individual and business activities and travel. While our manufacturing operations have generally remained open throughout the pandemic, including our manufacturing facilities in the United States, which are considered essential businesses, the recent COVID-related lockdown of Shanghai by the Chinese government forced us to halt operations in our Shanghai manufacturing facility for approximately two months during the second quarter during 2022. Our PerformanceShanghai facility manufactures products that are sold directly to end customers as well as components that are shipped to our facilities in the United States to be integrated into finished products. Although we are increasing our manufacturing capabilities in the United States, our Shanghai manufacturing facility remains an important part of our global operations.

For factors affecting our performance, reference is made to Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," contained in Part IIThe closure of our Annual ReportShanghai facility during the second quarter of 2022 had a negative impact on Form 10-Kour financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020. Theresecond quarter of 2022, and any additional closures could have an adverse impact on future periods. In addition to the impact of the lockdown in Shanghai, some of our non-manufacturing personnel have been no materialpartially working from home since March 2020. In recent periods, labor issues have become more pronounced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and we have experienced higher than expected increases in wages and other compensation costs as well as increased competition for qualified employees.

There are ongoing related risks to our business depending on the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic, including from the potential returns to limited or closed government functions, business activities and person-to-person interactions. Global trade conditions may further adversely impact us and our industry. For example, pandemic-related issues have exacerbated port congestion and caused intermittent supplier shutdowns and delays, resulting in additional expenses and challenges to obtaining critical parts. The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our financial condition and results of operations will depend on future events and developments, such as the duration and magnitude of the pandemic and the conditions and timing under which restrictions will be lifted or re-imposed, impacts on our supply and distribution chains as well as our customers, the demand for our products and whether the pandemic leads to recessionary conditions in any of our key markets.

Demand for our Semiconductor and Fiber Laser Solutions

In order to continue to grow our revenues, we must continue to achieve design wins for our semiconductor and fiber lasers. We consider a design win to occur when a customer notifies us that it has selected one of our products to be incorporated into a product or system under development by such customer. For the foreseeable future, our operations will continue to depend upon capital expenditures by customers in the Industrial and Microfabrication markets, which, in turn, depend upon the demand for these customers’ products or services. In addition, in the Aerospace and Defense market, our business depends in large part on continued investment in laser technology by the U.S. government and its allies, and our ability to continue to successfully develop leading technology in this area and commercialize that technology in the future.

Demand for our products also fluctuates based on market cycles, continuously evolving industry supply chains, trade and tariff terms, as well as evolving competitive dynamics in each of our end-markets. Erosion of average selling prices, or ASPs, of established products is typical in our industry, and the ASPs of our products generally decrease as our products mature. We may also negotiate discounted selling prices from time to time with certain customers that purchase higher volumes, or to penetrate new markets or applications. Historically, we have been able to offset decreasing ASPs by introducing new and higher value products, increasing the sales of our existing products, expanding into new applications and reducing our manufacturing costs. Although we anticipate further increases in product volumes and the continued introduction of new and higher value products, ASP reduction may cause our revenues to decline or grow at a slower rate.

Technology and New Product Development

We invest heavily in the development of our semiconductor, fiber laser and directed energy technologies to provide solutions to our current and future customers. We anticipate that we will continue to invest in research and development to achieve our technology and product roadmap. Our product development is targeted to specific sectors of the market where we believe the power and performance requirements of our products can provide the most benefit. We believe our close coordination with our customers regarding their future product requirements enhances the efficiency of our research and development expenditures.

Manufacturing Costs and Gross Margins
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Our product gross profit, in absolute dollars and as a percentage of revenues, is impacted by our product sales mix, sales volumes, changes in ASPs, production volumes, the corresponding absorption of manufacturing overhead expenses, production costs and manufacturing yields. Our product sales mix can affect gross profits due to variations in profitability related to product configurations and cost profiles, customer volume pricing, availability of competitive products in various markets, and new product introductions, among other factors. Capacity utilization affects our gross margin because we have a high fixed cost base due to our vertically integrated business model. Increases in sales and production volumes drive favorable absorption of fixed costs, improved manufacturing efficiencies and lower production costs. Gross margins may fluctuate from period to period depending on product mix and the level of capacity utilization.

Our Development gross profit varies with the type and terms of contracts, contract volume, project mix, and progress on projects during the period. Most of our Development contracts are structured as cost plus fixed fee due to the factors affectingtechnical complexity of the research and development services.

Seasonality

Our quarterly revenues can fluctuate with general economic trends, holidays in foreign countries such as Chinese New Year in the first quarter of our performance since December 31, 2020.fiscal year, the timing of capital expenditures by our customers, and general economic trends. In addition, as is typical in our industry, we tend to recognize a larger percentage of our quarterly revenues in the last month of the quarter, which may impact our working capital trends.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our operating results as a percentage of revenues for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2021202020212020
Revenue:
Products77.5 %86.5 %77.3 %86.0 %
Development22.5 13.5 22.7 14.0 
Total revenue100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 
Cost of revenue:
Products49.5 62.5 49.5 63.4 
Development21.1 12.5 21.4 12.9 
Total cost of revenue70.6 75.0 70.9 76.3 
Gross profit29.4 25.0 29.1 23.7 
Operating expenses:
Research and development20.7 18.1 19.9 18.9 
Sales, general, and administrative21.8 18.5 20.5 18.2 
Total operating expenses42.5 36.6 40.4 37.1 
Loss from operations(13.1)(11.6)(11.3)(13.4)
Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net— (0.1)(0.1)0.2 
Other income (expense), net0.2 (0.6)0.1 (0.4)
Loss before income taxes(12.9)(12.3)(11.3)(13.6)
Income tax expense (benefit)(1.5)0.8 (0.5)1.4 
Net loss(11.4)%(13.1)%(10.8)%(15.0)%

Revenues by Segment

Our revenues by segment were as follows for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
2021% of Revenue2020% of Revenue$%
Laser Products$53,561 77.5 %$45,104 86.5 %$8,457 18.8 %
Advanced Development15,552 22.5 7,034 13.5 8,518 121.1 
$69,113 100.0 %$52,138 100.0 %$16,975 32.6 %

Six Months Ended June 30,Change
2021% of Revenue2020% of Revenue$%
Laser Products$100,896 77.3 %$82,034 86.0 %$18,862 23.0 %
Advanced Development29,562 22.7 13,319 14.0 16,243 122.0 
$130,458 100.0 %$95,353 100.0 %$35,105 36.8 %

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The increase in Laser Products revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period of 2020, was driven by increased sales from the Industrial and Microfabrication markets as discussed below. The increase in Advanced Development revenue was primarilyindicated (which may not add up due to increased activity on existing research and development contracts.rounding):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Revenue:
Products79.2 %77.5 %79.2 %77.3 %
Development20.8 22.5 20.8 22.7 
Total revenue100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 
Cost of revenue:
Products55.4 49.5 55.4 49.5 
Development19.3 21.1 19.4 21.4 
Total cost of revenue74.7 70.6 74.8 70.9 
Gross profit25.3 29.4 25.2 29.1 
Operating expenses:
Research and development22.7 20.7 21.9 19.9 
Sales, general, and administrative19.6 21.8 18.1 20.5 
Total operating expenses42.3 42.5 40.0 40.4 
Loss from operations(17.0)(13.1)(14.8)(11.3)
Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net0.1 — 0.1 (0.1)
Other income (loss), net(0.2)0.2 (0.1)0.1 
Loss before income taxes(17.1)(12.9)(14.8)(11.3)
Income tax expense (benefit)— (1.5)0.3 (0.5)
Net loss(17.1)%(11.4)%(15.1)%(10.8)%

Revenues by End Market

Our revenues by end market were as follows for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
2021% of Revenue2020% of Revenue$%
Industrial$24,907 36.1 %$22,630 43.4 %$2,277 10.1 %
Microfabrication20,274 29.3 14,300 27.4 5,974 41.8 
Aerospace and Defense23,932 34.6 15,208 29.2 8,724 57.4 
$69,113 100.0 %$52,138 100.0 %$16,975 32.6 %
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Three Months Ended June 30,Change
2022% of Revenue2021% of Revenue$%
Industrial$21,899 36.0 %$24,907 36.1 %$(3,008)(12.1)%
Microfabrication16,415 27.0 20,274 29.3 (3,859)(19.0)
Aerospace and Defense22,513 37.0 23,932 34.6 (1,419)(5.9)
$60,827 100.0 %$69,113 100.0 %$(8,286)(12.0)%
Six Months Ended June 30,ChangeSix Months Ended June 30,Change
2021% of Revenue2020% of Revenue$%2022% of Revenue2021% of RevenueAmount%
IndustrialIndustrial$46,307 35.5 %$38,620 40.5 %$7,687 19.9 %Industrial$45,895 36.6 %$46,307 35.5 %$(412)(0.9)%
MicrofabricationMicrofabrication35,489 27.2 24,719 25.9 10,770 43.6 Microfabrication33,734 26.9 35,489 27.2 (1,755)(4.9)
Aerospace and DefenseAerospace and Defense48,662 37.3 32,014 33.6 16,648 52.0 Aerospace and Defense45,657 36.5 48,662 37.3 (3,005)(6.2)
$130,458 100.0 %$95,353 100.0 %$35,105 36.8 %$125,286 100.0 %$130,458 100.0 %$(5,172)(4.0)%

The increasesdecreases in revenue from the Industrial marketand Microfabrication markets for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period of 2020, were driven by increases in unit sales, partially offset by lower average selling prices due to changes in product mix. The increases in revenue from the Microfabrication market for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared to the same periods of 2020,2021, were driven by decreases in unit sales in China, partially offset by increases in demand and unit sales outside of semiconductor lasers.China. The increasesclosure of our Shanghai facility for approximately two months during the second quarter of 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on sales in China. The decreases in revenue from the Aerospace and Defense market for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared to the same periods of 2020,2021, were primarily due to increaseddecreased activity on existing research and development contracts.

Revenues by Segment

Our revenues by segment were as follows for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
2022% of Revenue2021% of Revenue$%
Laser Products$48,180 79.2 %$53,561 77.5 %$(5,381)(10.0)%
Advanced Development12,647 20.8 15,552 22.5 (2,905)(18.7)
$60,827 100.0 %$69,113 100.0 %$(8,286)(12.0)%
Six Months Ended June 30,Change
2022% of Revenue2021% of RevenueAmount%
Laser Products$99,241 79.2 %$100,896 77.3 %$(1,655)(1.6)%
Advanced Development26,045 20.8 29,562 22.7 (3,517)(11.9)
$125,286 100.0 %$130,458 100.0 %$(5,172)(4.0)%

The decreases in Laser Products revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same periods of 2021, were driven by decreased sales to the Industrial and Microfabrication markets as discussed above. There was no significant change in Laser Product sales within the Aerospace and Defense market for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same periods of 2021. The decreases in Advanced Development revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same periods of 2021 were primarily due to decreased activity on research and development contracts. Most of our Advanced Development revenue is generated from cost plus fixed fee research and development contracts, and all Advanced Development revenue is included in the Aerospace and Defense market.

Revenues by Geographic Region

Our revenues by geographic region were as follows for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
2021% of Revenue2020% of Revenue$%
North America$33,095 47.9 %$20,494 39.3 %$12,601 61.5 %
China18,759 27.1 21,495 41.2 (2,736)(12.7)
Rest of World17,259 25.0 10,149 19.5 7,110 70.1 
$69,113 100.0 %$52,138 100.0 %$16,975 32.6 %

Six Months Ended June 30,Change
2021% of Revenue2020% of Revenue$%
North America$64,229 49.2 %$41,540 43.6 %$22,689 54.6 %
China34,336 26.3 33,537 35.2 799 2.4 
Rest of World31,893 24.4 20,276 21.2 11,617 57.3 
$130,458 100.0 %$95,353 100.0 %$35,105 36.8 %

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Three Months Ended June 30,Change
2022% of Revenue2021% of Revenue$%
North America$35,682 58.7 %$33,095 47.9 %$2,587 7.8 %
China4,672 7.7 18,759 27.1 (14,087)(75.1)
Rest of World20,473 33.6 17,259 25.0 3,214 18.6 
$60,827 100.0 %$69,113 100.0 %$(8,286)(12.0)%
Six Months Ended June 30,Change
2022% of Revenue2021% of RevenueAmount%
North America$70,826 56.5 %$64,229 49.2 %$6,597 10.3 %
China11,811 9.4 34,336 26.3 (22,525)(65.6)
Rest of World42,649 34.1 31,893 24.4 10,756 33.7 
$125,286 100.0 %$130,458 100.0 %$(5,172)(4.0)%

Geographic revenue information is based on the location to which we ship our products. The increases in both North America revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same periods of 2020, were primarily driven by increased revenue from the Aerospace and Defense market. The decrease in China revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period of 2020, was primarily due to decreased sales in the Industrial market, while the increase in China revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period of 2020, was driven by higher sales in all markets. The increases in Rest of World revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared to the same periods of 2020,2021, were primarily driven by increased revenue from the Industrial and Microfabrication markets, partially offset by a decrease in Development revenue from the Aerospace and Defense market. The decreases in China revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same periods of 2021, were due to increaseddecreased sales in the Industrial and Microfabrication markets, primarily as a result of deteriorating market conditions in the Industrial market. The closure of our Shanghai facility for approximately two months during the second quarter of 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic also had a negative impact on sales in China.

Cost of Revenues and Gross Margin

Cost of Laser Products revenue consists primarily of manufacturing materials, payroll,labor, shipping and handling costs, tariffs and manufacturing-related overhead. We order materials and supplies based on backlog and forecasted customer orders.demand from our customers. We expense all warranty costs and inventory provisions as cost of revenues.

Cost of Advanced Development revenue consists of materials, labor, subcontracting costs, and an allocation of indirect costs including overhead and general and administrative.

Our gross profit and gross margin were as follows for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Laser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotal
Gross profit$15,182 $888 $(685)$15,385 
Gross margin31.5 %7.0 %NM25.3 %
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Laser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotal
Gross profit$31,184 $1,772 $(1,394)$31,562 
Gross margin31.4 %6.8 %NM25.2 %

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Laser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotal
Gross profit$19,871 $1,004 $(550)$20,325 
Gross margin37.1 %6.5 %NM29.4 %
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Laser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotal
Gross profit$37,302 $1,709 $(1,041)$37,970 
Gross margin37.0 %5.8 %NM29.1 %
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
Laser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotal
Gross profit$12,846 $549 $(339)$13,056 
Gross margin28.5 %7.8 %NM25.0 %
Six Months Ended June 30, 2020Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Laser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotalLaser ProductsAdvanced DevelopmentCorporate and OtherTotal
Gross profitGross profit$22,221 $1,020 $(684)$22,557 Gross profit$37,302 $1,709 $(1,041)$37,970 
Gross marginGross margin27.1 %7.7 %NM23.7 %Gross margin37.0 %5.8 %NM29.1 %

The increasesdecreases in Laser Products gross margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared to the same periods of 2020,2021, were driven primarily by sales mix, product cost improvements, and improveddecreased factory utilization from higherof our Shanghai manufacturing facility due to lower sales, and the closure of our Shanghai facility for approximately two months during the second quarter of 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Laser Products gross margin was negatively impacted by increased investments in U.S. based manufacturing, and increased production volume.and freight costs, partially offset by an increase in duty reclaim. The decreasesincreases in Advanced Development gross margin for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared to the same periods of 2020,2021, were primarily due to changes in the composition of research and development contracts.


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Operating Expenses

Our operating expenses were as follows for the periods presented (dollars in thousands):

Research and Development
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
20212020$%
Research and development$14,282 $9,472 $4,810 50.8 %
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
20222021$%
Research and development$13,788 $14,282 $(494)(3.5)%

Six Months Ended June 30,Change
20212020$%
Research and development$25,992 $18,010 $7,982 44.3 %
Six Months Ended June 30,Change
20222021Amount%
Research and development$27,499 $25,992 $1,507 5.8 %

The increasesdecrease in research and development expense for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, was primarily due to a decrease in stock-based compensation of $0.6 million. The increase in research and development expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared to the same periodsperiod in 2020, were2021, was primarily due to increases in stock-based compensation of $1.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively, and increased employeesalary costs, headcount and project-related expenses to support our development efforts.efforts, partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation of $0.4 million, and decrease in intangible amortization.

Sales, General and Administrative
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
20212020$%
Sales, general, and administrative$15,057 $9,633 $5,424 56.3 %
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
20222021$%
Sales, general, and administrative$11,914 $15,057 $(3,143)(20.9)%

Six Months Ended June 30,Change
20212020$%
Sales, general, and administrative$26,771 $17,333 $9,438 54.5 %
Six Months Ended June 30,Change
20222021Amount%
Sales, general, and administrative$22,689 $26,771 $(4,082)(15.2)%

The increasesdecreases in sales, general and administrative expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared to the same periods in 20202021 were primarily due to increasedecreases in stock-based compensation of $3.9$4.5 million and $6.9$6.4 million, respectively, and increased employeepartially offset by increases in salary costs, and professional service fees, facility expenses and decreases in administrative cost allocated to support our continued growth.development projects. The decreases in stock-based compensation expense were driven by forfeitures and decreases in expected achievement related to performance-based stock awards.

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Interest Income (Expense), net
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
20212020$%
Interest income (expense), net$(32)$(65)$33 50.8%
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
20222021$%
Interest income (expense), net$71 $(32)$103 (321.9)%

Six Months Ended June 30,Change
20212020$%
Interest income (expense), net$(106)$218 $(324)(148.6)%
Six Months Ended June 30,Change
20222021Amount%
Interest income (expense), net$71 $(106)$177 (167.0)%

The changesincrease in interest income (expense), net, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared to the same periods in 2020 were primarily attributable to decreases2021 was driven by increases in interest rates and the market rates on money market funds, offset partially byinvestment in marketable securities during the March 2021 cash infusion from our public offeringsecond quarter of stock.2022.

Other Income (Expense)(Loss), net
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
20212020$%
Other income (expense), net$118 $(298)$416 139.6%
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
20222021$%
Other income (loss), net$(106)$118 $(224)(189.8)%
Six Months Ended June 30,Change
20222021Amount%
Other income (loss), net$(77)$144 $(221)(153.5)%

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Six Months Ended June 30,Change
20212020$%
Other income (expense), net$144 $(414)$558 134.8%

The increasesChanges in other income (expense)(loss), net, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same periods in 2020 wereare primarily attributable to changes in net realized and unrealized foreign exchange transactions resulting from currency rate fluctuations.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
20212020$%
Income tax expense (benefit)$(1,038)$418 $(1,456)(348.3)%
Three Months Ended June 30,Change
20222021$%
Income tax expense (benefit)$(10)$(1,038)$1,028 (99.0)%
Six Months Ended June 30,Change
20222021Amount%
Income tax expense (benefit)$333 $(716)$1,049 (146.5)%

Six Months Ended June 30,Change
20212020$%
Income tax expense (benefit)$(716)$1,323 $(2,039)(154.1)%

We record income tax expense for taxes in our foreign jurisdictions including Finland, Italy, and Korea. WeWhile our tax expense is largely dependent on the geographic mix of earnings related to our foreign operations, we also record tax expense for uncertain tax positions taken and associated penalties and interest. We consider all available evidence, both positive and negative, in assessing the extent to which a valuation allowance should be applied against our deferred tax assets. Due to the uncertainty with respect to their ultimate realizability in the U.S.United States, Austria, and China, we continue to maintain a full valuation allowance in boththese jurisdictions as of June 30, 2021.2022.

The decreasesincreases in income tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, compared to the same periods in 20202021 were driven by decreases in income from our Finland operations and a large discrete tax benefit related to return to provision true ups and expiring statuestatutes of limitationlimitations of unrecognized tax positions. Our tax expense is dependent on the geographic mix of earnings and primarily related to our foreign operations.positions recorded in Q2 2021.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

We had cash and cash equivalents of $175.4$70.6 million and $102.3$146.5 million as of June 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. In addition, we had marketable securities of $50.0 million at June 30, 2022. Prior to the second quarter of 2022 we had no marketable securities.

For the six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, our principal uses of liquidity were to fund our working capital needs. Our principal sources of liquidity for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was from our equity offeringneeds and cash flows from operations.

purchase property, plant and equipment. We believe our existing sources of liquidity will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure needs for at least the next 12 months. However, we may need to raise additional capital to expand the commercialization of our products, fund our operations and further our research and development activities. Our future capital requirements may vary materially from period to period and will depend on many factors, including the timing and extent of spending on research and development efforts, the expansion of sales and marketing activities, the continuing market acceptance of our products and ongoing investments to support the growth of our business. We may in the future enter into arrangements to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, services, technologies and intellectual property rights. From time to time, we may explore additional financing sources which could include equity, equity‑linked and debt financing arrangements.

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The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented (in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30,
20212020
Net cash provided by operating activities$3,085 $7,002 
Net cash used in investing activities(8,469)(17,668)
Net cash provided by financing activities78,551 14,340 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(126)(27)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$73,041 $3,647 
Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$(11,765)$3,085 
Net cash used in investing activities(63,121)(8,469)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(583)78,551 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(432)(126)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(75,901)$73,041 

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash used in operating activities was $11.8 million, which was the result of a $19.0 million net loss and use of cash for working capital of $15.2 million, partially offset by non‑cash expenses totaling $22.4 million related primarily to depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation. Changes in working capital were driven by a $5.0 million increase in accounts receivable, net, a $7.4 million increase in inventory, and a $1.7 million decrease in accounts payable. The increase in accounts receivable, net was primarily due to the timing of shipments in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. The increase in inventory was due to an increase in safety stock to mitigate supply chain risks, lower demand primarily from China, and anticipated demand for recently introduced products. The decrease in accounts payable was due to timing of vendor payments.
During the six months ended June 30, 2021, net cash provided by operating activities was $3.1 million, which was primarily driven by non‑cash expenses totaling $28.6 million related to depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and other items, a $3.3 million increase in accounts payable and a $1.3 million increase in accrued and other long-term liabilities. These items were partially offset by our net loss of $14.0 million and increases of $8.6 million in inventory and $4.8 million in accounts receivable. The increase in inventory was driven primarily by an expected increase in future period sales, the increase in accounts receivable was attributable to the increase in revenue and timing of shipments during the quarter, and the increase in accounts payable was attributable to the increase in inventory and the timing of vendor payments.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2020,2022, net cash provided by operatingused in investing activities was $7.0$63.1 million, which was primarily driven by non-cash expenses totaling $17.7resulting from the purchase of $50.0 million of marketable securities and $12.9 million of capital expenditures related to depreciationinvestments in directed energy, manufacturing equipment and amortization, stock-based compensation, and other items, a $7.4 million increase in accounts payable and a $3.0 million decrease in account receivable. These items were partially offset by our net loss of $14.3 million, a $4.5 million increase in inventory, a $1.8 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets and a $2.1 million increase in other assets. The increase in inventory supported new product introductions, decreased customer lead times and increased safety stock. The increase in accounts payable was primarily driven by the timing of vendor payments.

Net Cash Used in Investing Activitiesfacilities.

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, net cash used in investing activities was $8.5 million, primarily resulting from $8.0 million of capital expenditures related to investments in manufacturing equipment and improvements to our corporate facility.

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Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2020,2022, net cash used in investingfinancing activities was $17.7$0.6 million, which was primarily resulting from $17.0driven by $2.5 million of capital expenditureswithholding tax payments related to the acquisitionvesting of commercial propertystock awards, partially offset by $2.0 million of proceeds from stock options exercises and other investments in manufacturing equipment for our worldwide operations.

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activitiesemployee stock plan purchases.

During the six months ended June 30, 2021, net cash provided by financing activities was $78.6 million, which was primarily driven by our follow-on public offering of $82.4 million, net of offering costs, and $1.5 million of proceeds from stock options exercises and employee stock program purchases, partially offset by $4.6 million of withholding tax payments related to the vesting of stock awards.

During the six months ended June 30, 2020, net cash provided by financing activities was $14.3 million, which was primarily driven by proceeds from our revolving line of credit of $15.0 million to acquire commercial property, and $1.5 million of proceeds from stock options exercises and employee stock program purchases, offset by $2.2 million of withholding tax payments related to the vesting of stock awards.


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Credit Facilities

We have a $40.0 million revolving line of credit, or LOC, with Pacific Western Bank dated September 24, 2018, which is secured by our assets and expires inmatures September 2021. Interest on the line of credit is based primarily on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), or an alternative rate such as the Prime rate, plus or minus, respectively, a margin based on certain liquidity levels. 24, 2024.

The loanLOC agreement contains restrictive and financial covenants and bears an unused credit fee of 0.20% on an annualized basis. As of June 30, 2021, noThe interest rate on the LOC is based on the Prime Rate, minus a margin based on our liquidity levels. No amounts were outstanding under the line of credit,LOC at June 30, 2022 and we were in compliance with all covenants under the loan agreement.covenants.

Contractual Obligations

For the six months ended June 30, 2021,2022, our operating lease obligations increaseddecreased by approximately $5.8$0.5 million. There have been no other material changes to our contractual obligations as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Since inception, we have not had any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or for another contractually narrow or limited purpose.2021.

Inflation

While we do not believe that inflation had a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations through June 30, 2021,2022, we have experienced wagehigher than expected increases in wages and benefits increases duringother compensation costs, materials, and shipping costs over the three months ended June 30, 2021.past year. We expect that thosethese increases will continue to impact our labor costs.cost structure. If our costs including labor costs, were to become subject to significant inflationary pressures, we may not be able to fully offset such higher costs through price increases. Our inability or failure to do so could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
For financial market risks related to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, reference is made to Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” contained in Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. Our2021. Other than the addition of marketable securities consisting of U.S. Treasuries to our investment portfolio, our exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2020.2021.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer, have evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer have concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were, in design and operation, effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our chief executive officer and our chief financial officer did not identify any changes in our internal control over financial reporting in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act during the three months ended June 30, 20212022, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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Limitations on the Effectiveness of Internal Control

Control systems, including ours, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control systems’ objectives are being met. Further, the design of any control systems must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of all controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Control systems can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based, in part, on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures. We intend to continue to monitor and upgrade our internal controls as necessary or appropriate for our business, but cannot assure you that such improvements will be sufficient to provide us with effective internal control over financial reporting.











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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We may, from time to time, be party to litigation and subject to claims incident to the ordinary courseFor a description of business. As our company matures, we may become party to an increasing number of litigation matters and claims. The outcome of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, and the resolution of these matters could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and growth prospects.

There have been no material changes to thepending legal proceedings, disclosedsee Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies, to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.this report.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

For risk factors related to our business, reference is made to Item 1A, "Risk Factors," contained in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021 and Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” contained in Part II our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022. There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our operations, manufacturing and supply chain and likely will continue to adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.

The COVID-19 pandemic and related global liquidity concerns and significant macro-economic volatility continues to adversely impact our end-markets, including reduced economic activity and demand for our products, delays in new capital expenditure decisions and implementations, and restrictions on individual and business activities and travel. Government imposed restrictions may limit our ability to manufacture our products in a timely manner or at all, and some of our non-manufacturing personnel have been partially working from home since March 2020. The recent COVID-related lockdown of Shanghai by the Chinese government forced us to halt operations in our Shanghai manufacturing for approximately two months during the second quarter of 2022. Our Shanghai facility manufactures products that are sold directly to end customers as well as components that are shipped to our facilities in the United States to be integrated into finished products. Although we are increasing our manufacturing capabilities in the United States, our Shanghai manufacturing facility remains an important part of our global operations. Any additional closures, or partial closures, of our Shanghai facility in the future could have an adverse impact on future periods.

In addition, travel has been severely limited during the COVID-19 pandemic due to government restrictions and other precautionary measures. Limitations on travel, for example, have impacted our management’s ability to visit our employees and facilities, particularly in China, as well as our vendors and potential and existing customers. Such limitations have adversely impacted and could continue to adversely impact oversight of our employees and facilities, our sales and marketing efforts, and our manufacturing and supply arrangements, potentially disrupting our business operations and adversely impacting our financial condition and operating results. In recent periods, labor issues have also become more pronounced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and we have experienced higher than expected increases in wages and other compensation costs as well as increased competition for qualified employees.












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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

(a) Exhibits
Exhibit
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Exhibit
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Incorporated by ReferenceFiled
Herewith
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3.13.110-Q001-384623.1May 25, 20183.110-Q001-384623.1May 25, 2018
3.23.28-K001-384623.1April 21, 20203.28-K001-384623.1April 21, 2020
4.14.1S-1/A333-2240554.1April 16, 20184.1S-1/A333-2240554.1April 16, 2018
10.110.18-K001-3846210.1July 8, 2022
31.131.1X31.1X
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+Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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The certifications furnished in Exhibit 32.1 hereto are deemed to accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and will not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NLIGHT, INC.
(Registrant)
August 6, 20215, 2022By:/s/ SCOTT KEENEY
DateScott Keeney
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
August 6, 20215, 2022By:/s/ RAN BAREKETJOSEPH CORSO
DateRan BareketJoseph Corso
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
August 5, 2022By:/s/ JAMES NIAS
DateJames Nias
Chief Accounting and FinancialOfficer
(Principal Accounting
Officer)

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